On 9/16/11 13:50 , Nathan Eisenberg wrote: >>> As an ISP, ARIN will not give you any space if you are new. You >>> have to already have an equivalent amount of space from another >>> provider. >> >> does arin *really* still have that amazing barrier to market >> entry? > > Yes. If you want PI space, you have to start off with PA space, > utilize it, and then apply for PI space and an AS #, with contracts > demonstrating your intention to multihome. Then, you have to > *migrate* off the PA space and surrender it back to the 'owner'. You > cannot get further PI allocations until you've done this.
The ARIN community is easily it's own worst enemy.
